December 18,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will be holding its regular public meeting on December 19th at 7:30 pm.The meeting will be held at the Ed Center, 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ.
The public is invited to attend the meeting, or watch it live on Fios channel 33, Optimum channel 77, or on the “Link in Live” tab of the district website at www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us.
West Side will be offering three diverse worship experiences on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24:
4:00 p.m. Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols (with a special Children’s Worship Service geared toward 4 years through 4th grade)
6:30 p.m. Candlelight Foundation Contemporary Worship
10:00 p.m. Candlelight Traditional Worship
We hope to see you!
West Side Presbyterian Church Ridgewood, NJ
6 S Monroe St, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
file photo by Boyd Loving
CDC: Walk This Way! Taking Steps for Pedestrian Safety
Ridgewood Nj, According to the CDC and as many readers have noted over the years on the Ridgewood blog it is important to take steps to be safe when walking on roadways. This includes exercising caution at intersections and crosswalks and increasing your visibility at night by wearing retro-reflective clothing and carrying flashlights.
Walking is good for your health, and it’s good for the environment too. But before you head out on foot for a stroll, power walk, or errand, there are important safety tips to remember.
What’s the problem?
Pedestrians—people who travel by foot, wheelchair, stroller, or similar means—are among the most vulnerable users of the road.
In the next 24 hours, on average, 430 people will be treated in an emergency department for traffic-related pedestrian injuries.1 In the next 2 hours, on average, one pedestrian will die from injuries in a traffic crash.2
A total of 4, 735 pedestrians were killed in traffic deaths in 2013,2 and more than 156,000 were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal injuries. With numbers like these, it’s critical to understand the risks and learn how to stay safe.
Who’s at risk?
Pedestrians of all ages are at risk of injury or death from traffic crashes, but some people are at higher risk.
Male pedestrians are more likely to die or be injured in a motor vehicle crash than females.2
Teen and young adult (ages 15-29 years) pedestrians are more likely to be treated in emergency departments for crash-related injuries compared to any other age group.1
The rate of pedestrian death generally increases with age.2
In 2013, 34% of all pedestrians killed in traffic crashes had a blood alcohol concentration of greater than or equal to 0.08 grams per deciliter.2
As pedestrians, children are at even greater risk of injury or death from traffic crashes due to their small size, inability to judge distances and speeds, and lack of experience with traffic rules.
One in five traffic deaths among children ages 14 and under are pedestrian deaths.2
Take Steps for Safety
Whenever you’re walking, keep these tips in mind:
Whenever possible, cross the street at a designated crosswalk or intersection.
Increase your visibility at night by carrying a flashlight and wearing retro-reflective clothing.
It’s safest to walk on a sidewalk, but if one is not available, walk on the shoulder and face traffic.
Avoid distractions such as electronic devices that take your attention off the road.
You know Jeff, a lot of people worked very hard and contributed plenty of money and time to get you elected. Now you have gone off the rails like a lunatic with your ever-present hatred of Susan. You have accused her of breaking the law but have not backed that up with anything. Nothing. Don’t the people who worked for you, and in fact all the people in Ridgewood, deserve to know what the hell is driving your unbridled hatred of our much-loved mayor???
Very important not to assume they are truly gone. They still have much skin in the game and want more. Every person appointed to a committee/board/etc. as a future source of information/votes should be dismissed, as should every preexisting staff member drawn to their questionable glow and continuing to feed them information and work on their behalf (grants for construction, etc.). Every committee or other group created solely to further Aronsohn’s post council career should be eliminated pronto, starting with the super-bogus Financial Advisory Committee.
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood YMCA will be offering School Vacation Camp from Monday, December 26 through Friday, December 31 from 9:00am to 5:00pm with extended hours of 8:00-9:00am and 5:00-6:00pm also available. The camp is open to all children grades K-8 and no YMCA membership is required.
School Vacation Camp at the Ridgewood Y offers kids the opportunity to enjoy daily recreational and educational activities including swimming, arts and crafts, and special theme days. For parents, the camp offers an affordable daycare alternative during the February school holiday.
The cost for camp is $65 per day for Ridgewood YMCA members, $85 per day for non-members and $60.00 per day for those registered for Ridgewood YMCA 2016 Summer Camp.
For further information, please contact Mike Rainere at 201 444 5600, ext 339 or email [email protected]
The Ridgewood YMCA is located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood.
December 17,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood Nj, On Tuesday, November 15, more than 90 Women For Health group members gathered at the Ridgewood Country Club for their Annual Meeting to vote on the designation of their collective gift to Valley. This year, the members are donating $170,000 to The Valley Hospital Fertility Center’s Reach for Hope program. This gift is Women For Health’s largest gift since its inception in 2011. The Valley Hospital Fertility Center (VHFC) is committed to offering fertility preservation options for cancer patients, and their Reach for Hope Program reduces the oncology patient’s financial responsibility for her IVF cycle. This gift will provide financial assistance and hope in the form of fertility preservation options to qualified oncology patients.
This year’s gift has an additional level of meaning for the group’s philanthropic members, as they are making the gift in memory of one of their founding members who passed away in June of this year – Ann B. Alford. In addition to being a founding member of Women For Health, Mrs. Alford was an honorary trustee of The Valley Hospital Foundation and a trustee of Valley Health System. Present for this announcement were two of Mrs. Alford’s daughters, Elizabeth Hogan and Maria Suehnholz.
Formed in 2011, The Valley Hospital Foundation’s Women For Health philanthropic group has grown from 30 charter members to its current membership of 170 women, primarily from Bergen, Passaic and Rockland Counties. These women have pooled their social and philanthropic resources to assist The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care in providing the best possible healthcare. Each year the members gather to hear presentations on three funding opportunities at Valley and then vote to determine which program will receive their collective gift.
If you are interested in becoming a member of this unique group of women philanthropists, please contact Sandy Carapezza at 201-291-6300 or [email protected].
Ridgewood NJ, Ernest began his new role at the Ridgewood Y on December 5 and is succeeding Rick Claydon, who served as CEO for 22 years and will retire at the end of this month.
Ernest Lamour previously served as Chief Executive Officer at the Stamford YMCA in Connecticut, and has more than 15 years of leadership experience in development, community partnerships, strategic operations and programming.
“We are privileged to welcome Ernest Lamour to the YMCA,” said Michael Davis, President of the Board of Directors of the Ridgewood YMCA. “Ernest is an energetic, thoughtful leader with an unparalleled commitment to community and economic development. His accomplishments include completely revitalizing and growing the membership and program base of the Stamford YMCA to its current level of success. We know that Ernest will provide the leadership to guide the Y as it continues its mission of ensuring that all community members have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.”
“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead an organization that has such a meaningful impact on the lives of so many” said Ernest. “The Ridgewood YMCA has consistently provided innovative ways to address critical social needs in New Jersey and I look forward to continuing that vital work”.
Ernest received his Bachelor of Science in Leisure Studies and holds a master’s degree in Sports Management from West Virginia University.
Please join us in welcoming Ernest to the Ridgewood Y!
Hello everyone! I would like to cordially invite you all to an event this Saturday in the neighborhood . We would be singing a few holiday songs to stay warm in the cold ! So if you are interested, feel free to stop by. It would be great if you can RSVP though not compulsory. Thank you ! – Sanjukta Basu
Old Paramus Reformed Church at 5:45 pm ,660 East Glen Avenue – Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Emmanuel offers “Blue Christmas” Service
Sun, December 18, 2016
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 14 Hope Street
Emmanuel Baptist Church will offer a special “Blue Christmas” service on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 10:30am.
This service is an opportunity for anyone to recognize a special person they have lost or a special Christmas memory from their family tradition.
for more details:
Jessica Fargnoli
[email protected]
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood AM Rotary has been active in Ridgewood for thirty years. Its members come from not just Ridgewood, but also twenty-three of the surrounding towns and communities. Expand your horizons. Expand your network Learn more about Rotary. Join us for one of our weekly meetings.
Visit our website at www.ridgewoodamrotary.org and our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/TheRotaryClubofRidgewoodAM.
You may be our guest at one of our weekly breakfast meetings each Thursday morning, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. at:
“Roots”
17 Chestnut Street
Ridgewood, NJ
Please use the rear entrance in the parking lot. If you have any questions or would like to attend, please call John or Greg at 201-760-9489
December 17,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, this is a first in a new series of articles for the Ridgewood blog promoting our local merchants and restaurants.
It seems the Village Tea Shop out did themselves taking care of a resident.
“A HUGE thank you to my friend May from the Village Tea Shop in Ridgewood. She just rang my doorbell and completely surprised me with a hot cup of wellness tea with ginger honey because she heard from my friend Geary that I am down and out with a crummy virus. I am not at the tea shop (as the posting indicates) but I am sipping the delicious tea in my easy chair and envisioning myself there right now. Maybe in a few days . . . Thank you May! And for my Facebook friends that are local, you need to get to the tea shop and try their amazing products. Good for the body and soul!”
The Village Tea Shop is a small cozy shop serving a large selection of organic and fair trade teas from around the world. Crafted tea drinks, smoothies, bubble tea, and yes coffee.
10 S Maple Ave
Ridgewood, New Jersey
@VillageTeaShop
Call (201) 857-0230
if you have a situation where you felt a merchant or restaurant went above and beyond email us at [email protected]
December 17,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, some of you may remember Greg May, he ran for Ridgewood School Board a number of years ago . Greg’s sister needs our help .
I am writing this on behalf of my sister. In the beginning of November, she was viciously attacked and held captive for a couple days. During that time, her attacker assaulted her and threatened her life. During her escape she suffered numerous injuries, including a fractured vertebrae and a broken ankle. While her attacker was arrested and given a bail of $500,000, he was able to post bail and is now walking the streets while awaiting trial. I unfortunately can not go into more details as there is an ongoing criminal investigation; however, we are thankful that she was able to escape with her life. Since her attacker was bailed out, we had to quickly move her from the hospital in the town she was living at and move her into hiding for her safety as her attacker had already violated a no contact order. We really don’t know what her attacker is capable of as he has tried to contact her and find her location since he was released on bail. As you could imagine this has caused quite a hardship for my sister. At this time, she has no job and no means of support outside of her family. She is using the services provided by the state but sadly we have had to move her out of her state of residency for her own safety thus making her ineligible for some of the state sponsored programs. She is facing a long road to recovery and is in need for some assistance. We are hoping we can raise $20,000 to help her cover some of her medical expenses, counseling, and basic daily living expenses. She currently is disabled and is not going to be able to work for approximately six months according to her doctors. From the conversations we have had from the prosecutor and lead detective, we are expecting her attacker to be going to trial sometime in mid 2017 so we have to keep her in hiding till her attacker goes to trial. Her world has really been turned upside down and wrecked. My sister would appreciate any help folks could give. Any monies donated will go to supporting her daily living expenses like food, shelter and such and to help cover her medical and counseling expenses. Thank you in advance and I will post any updates we can as long as it doesn’t compromise her safety or jeopardize the criminal case against her attacker.
file photo by Boyd Loving
Knudsen and Sedon went through Hades for two years with the Three Amigos insulting them at every turn. They do not deserve this kind of treatment from Voigt. It really must grate on them. If you think about it, that must be the desired result — to demoralize them, wear them out, and persuade them not to run for re-election. They are certainly under no obligation to run again but Ridgewood would be very fortunate if they were to do so. We need as many people like them as we can get in elected office. The amount of destructive energy the Three Amigos mustered and expended on a regular basis while in office was prodigious. They were constantly conniving and dissimulating, spewing their duplicitous rhetoric like possessed Energizer Bunnies. How good officeholders can justify dealing with that kind of stuff without resigning on the spot is a mystery but we are lucky here in Ridgewood.
